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WOOD-PLASTICCOMPOSITES 2016

The international business conference & exhibition for the wood-plastic composites industry

7-9 March 2016Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel,

Vienna, Austria

*+20% Austrian VAT

HEADLINE SPONSOR

7-9 March 2016, Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel, Vienna, Austria

The market for wood plastic composites (WPC) is developing rapidly in Europe, helped by a series of product and process developments as well as improved marketing programmes and yet usage is still only a fraction of the size of its potential.

AMI’s Wood Plastics Composites 2016 conference will draw on the most successful experience in Europe and the USA to bring focus on the latest developments in the industry. An array of papers will address the key opportunities and issues facing participants in the WPC industry today: process and materials developments, new product developments such as aesthetics and durability, new applications and best marketing practice. The purpose of the conference is to provide opportunities to learn from the experience of others, help stimulate new ideas and facilitate a vision of what the future could bring.

AMI’s Wood Plastics Composites conference is now well-established as the leading European and international meeting point for the industry. Judging from prior events AMI expects participants from over 30 countries and 6 continents to attend, providing the most international context with which to understand the industry. Wood Plastic Composites 2016 will provide a broad based forum for companies processing, fabricating or selling timber or plastics products that are looking to explore or expand their businesses and to identify new opportunities. Come and talk with the technology leaders, gain a broad understanding of the status of the market and the momentum and focus of development. Participants from all across the supply chain will provide a perfect opportunity for attendees to establish the partnerships and collaborations necessary to turn ideas into reality.

The conference sessions will be simultaneously translated into German and Italian.

Sessioni tradotte simultaneamente in Italiano.

Vorlesungen gleichzeitig ins Deutsche übersetzt.

CONFERENCE HOTLINE

Contact: Maud Lassara, Senior Conference OrganiserTel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534Email: ml@amiplastics.com Twitter: @AMIconferences #attendAMI

FOUR GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

1. Network with key players of the WPC industry from around the world

2. Find out about the latest developments in thetechnology for wood-plastic composites andhow you can apply it to your business

3. Learn about how the raw materials perform in wood-plastic composites and what it means for product performance and cost

4. Gain practical knowledge on the application of wood-plastic composites from the leading players already in the field

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OFFERRegister before 29th January 2016 and pay €990* saving €100* on the full price of €1090*. There are additional discounts for group bookings. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and a set of conference proceedings.

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES 2016: EXHIBITION SPACEMake it easy for the delegates to find you at this busy event with your own table top exhibition space. Bring your own display stand, banners or use the space to showcase samples of your products and ensure that you make an impact. The table top exhibition will run throughout the conference in the spacious lobby next to the main meeting room.

Registration includes 1 delegate place!

Space is limited so to avoid disappointment please register for this service as soon as possible.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this conference to help to promote and enhance your company’s products and services to this highly targeted international audience. Contact the Conference Hotline for further information.

*+20% Austrian VAT

Save €100*Register before 29th January 2016

HEADLINE SPONSOR

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With an extensive network of competent partners along the entire supply chain, battenfeld-cincinnati provides a complete package for NFC/WPC projects – from material formulation to the end product.

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Welcome to Vienna!

WOOD-PLASTICCOMPOSITES 2016

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M M E

Monday 7th March 2016

18.00-19.30 Registration and Welcome Cocktail Reception

There are no conference sessions on this day Tuesday 8th March 2016

08.00 Registration and welcome coffee 09.00 Opening announcements

SESSION 1 - MARKET INSIGHTS

09.10 The European market for WPC Mr. Jon Nash, Head of Strategic Research, AMI CONSULTING, United Kingdom

09.40 Optimising channels-to-market Mr. Amadeo Farías, Director, ONEGROW BUSINESS GROWTH & MARKETING CONSULTANCY, Spain

10.10 Research and Development – Why Bother? Dr. Robert Tichy (Ph.D.), Sr. Research Engineer, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING CENTER), United States

10.40-11.10 Morning coffee

11.10 Wood-PVC-Compounds considered from the viewpoint of sustainability Dr. Michael Schiller, Founder and Owner, HMS CONCEPT e.U., Austria

11.40 Modern investments & best practices in WPC manufacturing around the world -avoiding product failures and claims Mr. Steve Jones, European Technical Sales & Marketing Manager, MILACRON, United Kingdom

12.10-13.40 Lunch

13.40 Norms and performance tests for wall cladding made from WPC Dipl.Ing., M.B.A. Daniel Friedrich, Scientific Project Manager, LUCERNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND ARTS, FAÇADE ENGINEERING CENTRE, Switzerland

14.10 A case study of the world’s longest co-extruded WPC boardwalk Mr. Barry John Davis, Managing Director, DPDS INTERNATIONAL Ltd., United Kingdom

SESSION 2 - MATERIALS DEVELOPMENTS

14.40 Development of flame-retarded wood-plastic composites Dr. Arne Schirp, Project Leader, FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR WOOD RESEARCH (FRAUNHOFER WKI), Germany

15.10 Silicone based processing aids wood-plastic composites Dr. Peter Randel, R&D, WACKER CHEMIE AG, Germany

15.40-16.10 Afternoon tea

16.10 Ionomer resin: improving surface protection Mr. Aurelien Barrois, Application Development Specialist, DUPONT DE NEMOURS, Switzerland

16.40 Compounding for performance Mr. Marc Thometschek, CEO, BEOLOGIC N.V., Belgium

20.00 Conference Dinner

HEADLINE SPONSOR

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M M E

Wednesday 9th March 2016

08.30 Registration and welcome coffee09.00 Opening announcements

SESSION 3 - MARKET INSIGHTS

09.10 Trends in the European WPC decking market – capped WPC Profiles – view of an European manufacturer – a solution for more sustainability Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Alexander Weiß, Head of Wood Polymer Composites, REHAU, Austria

09.40 Perspectives of a leading US manufacturer Mr. Chris Gerhard, Vice President, Sales, TREX Inc., Unites States

10.10 Application of wood-plastic composite in construction and other products in Malaysia Dr. Yeoh Beng Hoong, Senior Assistant Director, MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOARD (MTIB), Malaysia

10.40-11.10 Morning coffee

SESSION 4 - PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

11.10 Advantages of in-process profile inspection for WPC manufacturers Mr. Jim Williams, Sales Director, STARRETT-BYTEWISE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, United States

11.40 Double belt press solutions and scattering technology for WPC board production Mr. Frank Maué, Sales & Marketing Director, SANDVIK TPS, Germany

12.10 Latest extrusion developments for the WPC industry Dipl-Ing. Sonja Kahr, Product Manager / Head of R&D Processing, Battenfeld-cincinnati Austria GmbH, Austria

12.40-14.00 Lunch

14.00 Travel to battenfeld-cincinnati Austria GmbH premises

Practical Demonstration at battenfeld-cincinnati Austria GmbH (approx. finish at 16.30)

Image courtesy of: battenfeld-cincinnati GmbH

AMI reserves the right to alter the programme without notice.The latest programme including any new speakers or changes to schedules can be viewed on our website www.amiconferences.com

WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITES 2016CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Date and location 7-9 March 2016Austria Trend Hotel SavoyenRennweg 161030 Vienna AustriaTel: +43 1 206 33 0Fax: +43 1 206 33 9210

Registration feeThe registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and a set of conference proceedings.

��Early bird registration: Register before 29th January 2016 for only €990*. Thereafter the cost is €1090*.

��Group rates: For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group discounts are available. Please contact the Conference Organiser for more details. (Please note to qualify for the group discount delegates must be booked at the same time, otherwise additional delegates may be charged at full price).

Wood-Plastic Composites 2016 table top exhibitionA limited number of table top exhibition spaces are available in the registration area and coffee lounge directly outside the conference room. The table top exhibition fee is excellent value for money and includes 1 delegate place. Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel or bring their own stand or display.

Sponsor this event and promote your companyA variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this event that can help to promote and enhance your company’s products and services to this highly targeted international audience. For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser on: +44 (0) 117 314 8111.

Social eventsThe social events organised for Wood-Plastic Composites 2016 will provide an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure.

��Welcome Cocktail Reception: A welcoming cocktail reception will be held on the first evening. All delegates are invited to attend and it will offer an excellent opportunity to meet speakers and other colleagues. The Welcome Cocktail Reception will run approximately from 18.00 to 19.30 and is included in the delegate fee.

��Conference Dinner: All delegates are warmly invited to attend the Conference Dinner, which will take place at a local restaurant on the evening of 8th March 2016. The additional cost is €85.

Hotel accommodationDelegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. AMI has negotiated a room rate of €125 for a single room (breakfast & Wi-Fi included) at the Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen in Vienna for a limited time only. To reserve a room, please see our website for a direct link to book or contact the reservation department and state that you are attending “AMI’s Wood-Plastic Composites 2016” on:Tel: +43 1206 330 Fax: +43 1206 339 110 Email: reservierung.savoyen@austria-trend.at

CancellationsFull refunds, less a cancellation charge of €200 will only be made on cancellations received prior to 5th February 2016. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can be made. Delegates may be substituted at any time. Please note that refunds will not be given on table top bookings, sponsorship packages or Conference Dinner places.

*+20% Austrian VAT

*** Please note that battenfeld-cincinnati Austria GmbH reserves the right to deny participation in the open house.

CONFERENCE HOTLINE

MAUD LASSARA, SENIOR CONFERENCE ORGANISERApplied Market Information Ltd.6 Pritchard Street, Bristol, BS2 8RH, United KingdomTel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111 Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534Email: ml@amiplastics.comTwitter: @AMIconferences #attendAMI

The latest programme, including any new speakers or changes to the schedule can be viewed on our website: www.amiconferences.com

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